Burroughs Community Center, Inc.

Burroughs has a successful community development model that is based on building collaborative relationships between Partner entities that work toward mission-aligned objectives to benefit the community. In addition, Burroughs also delivers its own programs that are developed by identifying needs and areas of opportunities within the community. Burroughs aims to be timely and relevant with activities offered and partnerships developed but all must address the goal to inform, engage and empower. Some Burroughs focus areas include; job readiness, financial stability, reducing language barriers, youth advocacy, community advocacy, health and recreation.

Burroughs will achieve its mission by delivering against the following key strategies:

1) Providing information and resources that cultivate an informed and engaged community
2) Share space with existing local organizations that work toward mission-aligned objectives
3) Foster programs and partnerships that address community needs and areas of opportunities.

Burroughs offers individuals the opportunity to obtain instruction and gain access to services and resources they may not otherwise receive. A qualified staff, a hands-on, active Board of Directors, and many volunteers are critical to serve the community.

Burroughs takes a asset based community development approach to its programs and services. By finding programs and partners that are mission-aligned, Burroughs is able to leverage local talent, foster individual passions and capitalize on opportunities that support change, driven and shaped by the community. Partners are local institutions, citizen associations or individuals who bring a set of skills and knowledge to address identified barriers to success.

This ensures all activities are meaningful, sustainable and provide the greatest opportunities for progress.

Since 1997, Burroughs has successfully remained a valuable resource for community members who seek to improve their lives. Using a community development model, Burroughs has remained adaptive to the voice of the community which identifies areas of opportunity. By supporting community and facility partnerships, Burroughs delivers a broad range of mission-aligned programs and services as well as helps facilitate new non-profit organizations that require initial support in order to thrive.
The challenges for Burroughs include the needed time, effort and resources required to continually adapt to changes in the community and partner organizations. These changes are dictated by economic challenges and the capacity needed to draw upon existing community strengths to build a stronger, more sustainable community for the future. This ability to pivot is critical to Burroughs’ success, but it also demands manpower, financial and other resources to make available relevant and timely programs.